Abstract |
This report provides the reader with an overview of current EPA oil shale research and development (R & D) and projects funded by EPA monies passed-through to other Federal agencies under the five year old, 17-agency Interagency Energy/Environment R & D Program. Chapter 1 introduces the purpose, background, and rationale of EPA's efforts; Chapter 2 summarizes EPA program goals in these areas: overall assessments, processing extraction and handling, energy-related processes and effects and end use; Chapter 3 presents the scope of work and status for all current projects. A table summarizes these projects, listing project, title, project contact, duration, contractor, and funding. The following appendices are included: World Resources and Development History, Glossary of Terms, Glossary of Abbreviations, General Bibliography on Oil Shale. |